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Writing Epistolary Stories

What is an Epistolary Story and Should You Write One?

August 17, 2026August 10, 2026Michael Brockbank

An epistolary is a story or novel that is written through the lens of documents, such as journal entries, letters, newspaper clippings, and the like. The idea is to give the reader a sense of realism through the eyes of the individual. A narrator is rarely used.

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Reedsy Is Good

Why Many Writers are Flocking to Reedsy: An Author’s Perspective

April 30, 2025July 12, 2025Michael Brockbank

There are a lot of great writing platforms out there. And the best writing app is the one that you enjoy using the most. However, a lot of new authors tend to gravitate toward Reedsy. But Reedsy is more than just a writing app; it’s a full system built for indie authors.

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Showing vs Telling a Story

Showing vs Telling: How to Engage a Reader

October 30, 2024October 25, 2024Michael Brockbank

One of the most common things you’ll hear as a new author is to “Show, don’t tell.” There is a big difference between showing and telling a story to a reader. In a nutshell, it’s all about helping the reader see the book in the mind’s eye.

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Writing a Book First Draft

Writing the Book: Ideas to Finish the First Draft

October 28, 2024October 24, 2024Michael Brockbank

Writing the first draft of a book is perhaps the most difficult part of publishing. However, there are a variety of things you can do to help keep the words flowing. The trick is to find the methods that work best for you.

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Reedsy Planning Board in Use

How to Get the Most Out of the Reedsy Studio Planning Board

October 9, 2024July 12, 2025Michael Brockbank

The book editor for Reedsy comes with a planning board to help you write your novels. It’s an exceptionally valuable tool that can hold all kinds of information for you. And it’s great for saving marketing information and links.

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